INSIDEEMBRYO · FERTILITY GLOSSARY
The fallopian tube, also termed the uterine tube, is a paired reproductive structure extending between the uterine cavity and the region adjacent to the ovary. Anatomically, it consists of the infundibulum, ampulla, isthmus and intramural portion. Its mucosa contains ciliated…
The fallopian tube, also termed the uterine tube, is a paired reproductive structure extending between the uterine cavity and the region adjacent to the ovary. Anatomically, it consists of the infundibulum, ampulla, isthmus and intramural portion. Its mucosa contains ciliated and secretory epithelial cells that contribute to gamete transport and the microenvironment supporting fertilisation and early embryonic development. The ampullary region is the most frequent anatomical site of human fertilisation during unassisted conception. Coordinated ciliary activity, smooth-muscle contractions and tubal secretions subsequently facilitate transport of the developing embryo toward the uterine cavity.
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